On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, the Mirage Casino in Las Vegas will be giving away $1.6 million in prizes in the next seven days before it closes for good, the Hallmark Channel announced they will be airing 40 new Christmas movies, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Chicago Blackhawks legend and Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2024 recipient Jeremy Roenick, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his career, golfing with NBA legend Michael Jordan, and how you can see him and Connor Murphy Friday, July 12 for Hockey Night in Lockport for Bettenhausen’s grand opening.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to explain why Cook County residents are experiencing sticker shock when they view their latest property tax bill and how lack of development in low-income areas help contribute to higher bills. David also answers all mortgage-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. David Hochberg hosts Home Sweet Home Chicago, heard Saturdays 10am-1pm on WGN Radio.

IL State Rep. Nabeela Syed (D-51st) joins Lisa Dent to explain why proposed rate hikes by Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois would hurt consumers and should be rejected by state regulators.

Dr. Jenni A. Shearston, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health and University of California Berkeley’s Department of Environmental Science, Policy, & Management joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recent study she led that took a look at potential contaminants found in tampons.

Wayne Randazzo, play-by-play announcer for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what subscribers can expect for the month of August on their platform.

Dating coach and Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart author Amy Chan joins Lisa Dent to talk about why people are shelling out big money for dating boot camp with sex experts and what people can do to optimize their online dating profile to help them find that special someone.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, ABC finally announced the premiere date for The Golden Bachelorette that will feature Joan Vassos, in a newly released survey by Bankrate, more than 1 in 3 Americans say they earn their money through a side hustle, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Chicago’s Inspector General Deborah Witzburg joins Lisa Dent to talk about an advisory report released by her office that outlines her concerns regarding the Chicago Police Department’s affiliation with extremist groups and why it’s important for the city to do more about it.  

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Boeing’s agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to fraud in connection with approval of its 737 Max before two of the planes crashed, and what it means for the future of the aerospace company.